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Thiramai(1985)

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Tamil149 mins

Thiramai (1985) is a 149-minute Tamil film directed by Vijaya Krishnaraj. Starring Nizhalgal Ravi, Srividya and Janagaraj.

Mood:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1985
Director
Vijaya Krishnaraj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 29m
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Storyline

A strict father dislikes his children for being lazy. His friend promises to train them and help them succeed. The son becomes a journalist and eventually confronts his father.

A father's harshness meets a friend's belief.

Film Details

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149Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1985
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
familyidentityjusticecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's director Vijay Krishnaraj was primarily a cinematographer, making this a rare directorial venture.
  • Actor Sivakumar played the stern father, a role contrasting his many heroic lead parts at the time.
  • The movie's title 'Thiramai' translates to 'Discipline', directly reflecting its core theme.
  • It was released during a period when Tamil cinema often featured stories about family conflicts and reform.
  • The plot shares similarities with the 1982 Hindi film 'Vidhaata', which also involved a friend reforming a man's children.
  • The film is not widely available for modern viewing, making it a lesser-known entry in the filmographies of its cast.
  • Music was composed by Shankar-Ganesh, a popular duo known for their work in 1980s Tamil and Telugu films.

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